December weather forecast
Linville, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Linville, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). Linville witnesses an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Linville, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. In Linville, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.3 days and aggregates up to 16.89" (429mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Linville, records 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Linville, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Linville, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Linville, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Linville is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Linville, VA

Average temperature in December - Linville, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Linville, VA

Average pressure in December - Linville, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Linville, VA

Average wind speed in December - Linville, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Linville, VA

Average humidity in December - Linville, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Linville, VA

Average rainfall in December - Linville, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Linville, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Linville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Linville, VA

Average snowfall in December - Linville, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Linville, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Linville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Linville, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Linville, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Linville, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Linville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Linville, VA

Average UV index in December - Linville, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Linville, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Linville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Linville, VA

Average visibility in December - Linville, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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